The Cobbled Swan Case is a quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It is given as a mandatory main quest if Treviso was saved, or as an optional companion quest if Minrathous was saved.
Acquisition[]
During After the Storm Rook will eventually speak to Neve about new leads, triggering this quest.
Walkthrough[]
A trip to Dock Town leads to a new case for Neve and problems for the Thread crime syndicate.
Investigate Thread activity[]
If this quest is given as a companion quest, it begins with meeting Neve at the Cobbled Swan and includes an initial investigation phase in the Cobbled Swan and Dock Town streets. Otherwise, if this quest is given as a main quest, the initial investigation phase (which comprises the first two parts listed below) is skipped and the quest instead begins with meeting Neve at the Lamplighter.
Analyze the crime scene (companion quest only)[]
In a cutscene at the Cobbled Swan, Makal Damas is seen being dragged out of the tavern while Cida Ciconia is signing. After the incident, Rook and Neve arrive and are joined by Rana Savas. After observing the overturned chairs where the scuffle took place, Neve remarks that someone must have witnessed the incident. Returning to Rana, Neve suggests finding the singer by asking locals around town.
Learn the singer's name (companion quest only)[]
Speak to Halos at the wharf, who will suggest that Rook and Neve speak to a patron by the water. The patron then directs Rook and Neve to investigate at Wharf Crossing South. There, Neve recognizes Benny, who then suggests seeking Nira at the Shoreline Passage. Nira identifies Cida Ciconia as the singer. Neve then suggests looking for Cida at the Lamplighter, another establishment. From this point forward, the companion quest version of this quest is substantively the same as the main quest version.
Go to the Lamplighter (main quest version starts here)[]
Head to the Lamplighter to speak with Cida Ciconia and Elek Tavor. In the meeting with the Threads members, Rook and Neve learn that the Venatori have taken Damas, the leader of the Threads. Rook and Neve agree to rescue Damas from the Venatori.
Rescue Damas[]
Rewards[]
- Old News Clipping, rare keepsake (Neve)
- 2,500XP
- +400 gold
- +100 Shadow Dragons strength
- Codex update
- Neve's bond increased
- Bellara's bond increased
- Davrin's bond increased
Results[]
The Thread crime syndicate is tightly tied to Dock Town, and something has stirred them up. Neve's Thread contact Elek has reached out to talk. Neve doesn't know what's going on, but it's worth investigating.
Instead of meeting a contact at the Cobbled Swan, Neve has walked into a crime scene. Makal Damas, a Swan customer, has been kidnapped. Neve knows the best chance of keeping him alive is to find him soon.
The Venatori have kidnapped members of the Thread crime syndicate, including the Thread's boss, Makal Damas. Neve's job is simple: rescue Damas. But she must face the Venatori cult to do it.
Aelia - a Venatori zealot who once escaped Neve - has returned to Minrathous. Neve stopped Aelia from controlling the Thread crime syndicate with blood magic, but the cultists still has plans for the city's future. Whatever Aelia's plotting won't be good. And she's promised it starts with Dock Town.
Approval[]
Investigate Thread activity.[]
“Because the Venatori are targeting Threads. We want the scales tipped back in our favor.” - No changes
- What can we do?
- They have you scared?
- We need more information.
“Cida was performing at the time. Saw the whole thing.” - No changes
- That's awful.
- The Venatori are confident.
- What now?
Rescue Damas[]
“Impressed? It pales next to the power Tevinter once had.” - No changes
- I've got your back, Neve.
- So your friend controls minds.
- I'm not impressed.
After the fight[]
“The game never ended.”
- Neve's not alone. - Neve approves
- I know your type. - No changes
- We'll end it. - No changes
- ❤️ Leave Neve alone. - No changes
“They'll pay for this.” - No changes
- Are you alright?
- Should we be worried?
- This could be a trick.
“Consider it my thanks.”
- No. We'll find a better way. - Neve dissaproves
- “You were apprehensive, but with Minrathous in chaos. Neve took the Threads' deal.”
- Deal. Bataris threatens lives. - No changes
- “You accepted Makal's deal.”
Back at the Lighthouse[]
“You know, I didn't expect backup for this job. I wasn't looking to drag you in.” - No changes
- Friends help each other.
- It got weird. But we're fine.
- Don't give me that.
- ❤️ I'm here for you.
“He went in too fast. Aelia found him. She got out. Brom didn't.”
- I'm so sorry. - Neve approves.
- That's a lot to take in. - No changes
- She'll fall this time. - Neve approves.
“You came through for Dock Town this time. Even when I didn't expect it.” - No changes
- ❤️ I want to be there for you.
- Romance may be possible, depending on past choices.
- If you accepted Makal's deal; “Neve has noticed that you stand by her, and she wants to get to know you better.”
- If you rejected Makal's deal; “Neve isn't sure you have much in common, but she wants to get to know you better.”
- I've got your back.
- Cut off possible romance with Neve.
- “Because you helped Neve in Dock Town, her trust in you is growing.”
- We'll face more tough times.
- Cut off possible romance with Neve.
- “Because you helped Neve in Dock Town, her trust in you is growing.”
Codex entries[]
Obtained upon quest completion[]
Codex entry: Last Lead on Aelia
Codex entry: Aelia's Blood Magic
Codex entry: Neve's Case Notes: Aelia